Galesburg, IL
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Galesburg market is stabilizing, indicated by a pending ratio of 0.51 in the most recent period. This suggests a more balanced absorption of available inventory, with a year-over-year increase of 1.5% in the pending ratio. The median listing price stands at $151,150, reflecting a month-over-month increase of 2.5%, despite an 8.9% decline over the past year.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
What's moving the Galesburg market right now.
Active listings have seen a year-over-year increase of 9.5% to 122 units, complemented by a 13.8% annual rise in new listings to 66 units, indicating a modest expansion of available supply. Concurrently, the pending ratio has marginally increased by 1.5% year-over-year, reaching 0.51. The median listing price, while up 2.5% month-over-month, shows an 8.9% contraction over the past year, alongside a slight 1.0% year-over-year increase in median price per square foot. The median days on market has remained relatively stable, experiencing a slight 1.1% decline over the past year.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
With a pending ratio of 0.51 and inventory expanding by 9.5% year-over-year, market pace is becoming more moderate. While demand is consistently absorbing available properties, the growth in active listings suggests less pressure on buyers for rapid decisions. Negotiating leverage is shifting towards a more balanced position, requiring realistic price discipline from sellers as inventory levels adjust.
Elevated average listing price relative to the median, with an average of $189,452 compared to a median of $151,150, suggests some higher-tier inventory is present. However, the average listing price experienced a significant 19.1% decline over the past year, while the median price per square foot only saw a 1.0% increase, indicating softness at the higher price points. The median square footage of 1,600 does not provide a strong signal regarding luxury size trends.
122 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 66 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +6.3% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +1.0% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
Recommended For This Market
StabilizingSelling in Galesburg, IL? Buyer Demand Index is running at 51%.
Galesburg, IL is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 51%
- Median Days on Market
- 47 days
- Inventory YoY
- +9%
Galesburg, IL is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Galesburg, IL
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